tiprankstipranks
Trending News
More News >
Advertisement
Advertisement

Ashtead Group Executes Share Repurchase in $1.5 Billion Buyback Program

Story Highlights
  • Ashtead Group operates in equipment rental, serving construction and industrial sectors.
  • Ashtead repurchased 77,790 shares, affecting share calculations under transparency rules.
  • Looking for the best stocks to buy? Follow the recommendations of top-performing analysts.
Ashtead Group Executes Share Repurchase in $1.5 Billion Buyback Program

Elevate Your Investing Strategy:

  • Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence.

The latest announcement is out from Ashtead ( (GB:AHT) ).

Ashtead Group plc has executed a share repurchase transaction, acquiring 77,790 of its ordinary shares at an average price of 5,429 pence per share as part of its $1.5 billion share buyback program. This transaction, facilitated by Barclays Bank PLC, adjusts the total number of shares in circulation to 424,098,565, impacting shareholder calculations under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:AHT) stock is a Buy with a £6079.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Ashtead stock, see the GB:AHT Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:AHT Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:AHT is a Outperform.

Ashtead’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call guidance, despite some challenges in revenue growth and leverage. Technical indicators suggest bullish momentum but caution due to overbought signals. Valuation is fair, with a moderate P/E ratio and modest dividend yield.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:AHT stock, click here.

More about Ashtead

Ashtead Group plc operates in the equipment rental industry, providing a range of equipment and services primarily to the construction and industrial sectors. The company focuses on offering high-quality rental solutions to its clients across various markets.

Average Trading Volume: 819,339

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £23.07B

Learn more about AHT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

Looking for investment ideas? Subscribe to our Smart Investor newsletter for weekly expert stock picks!
Get real-time notifications on news & analysis, curated for your stock watchlist. Download the TipRanks app today! Get the App
1